Shotgun, Drugs Found In Car At Shortland

Investigations continue.

Police have discovered a sawn-off shotgun, drugs and cash inside a car in Shortland this morning.

Officers pulled over a car in Marton Street at around 3.10am this morning before the gun, amphetamines and cash were allegedly found inside the vehicle.

A 46-year-old Maryland man has been charged with weapons offences and refused bail, while a 31-year-old man from Kotara has been handed conditional bail after he was charged with drugs and driving offences.